Life Surprises

"It won't happen to me."

A common thought we all have at some point in our lives. But as our ‘Life Surprises’ survey shows, 8 in 10 South Africans older than 50 have faced at least one major, unexpected life event at some point in their lives. Those life events, good or bad, have a financial and emotional impact.

Discover the results of the survey, watch the videos to see how these unexpected events have shaped the lives of ordinary South Africans, and then ask yourself, “How financially prepared am I for life’s surprises?”

The Stories

Learn from the unique stories of 3 South Africans, each with a 'Life Surprise' of their own, on how resiliance and a positive attitude helped them to handle life's curveballs.